Upon announcement, I was very excited for Until Dawn. I am a huge fan of both horror flicks and interactive games, so needless to say, this game’s premise was music to my ears. My only worry was with this game’s execution; would the folks at Supermassive Games be able to conjure up a good plot, interesting characters, memorable performances, spooky environments, and a solid accompanying soundtrack? These are all essential elements needed to produce a complete interactive horror game, and seeing as I knew little to nothing about the developer’s catalog or credibility, I was not sure if they were up to the challenge. As far as AAA exclusives for consoles go, it’s real dry out here in these gaming streets, and we are all waiting for that next big exclusive to save us from dehydration. So is Until Dawn that next big Playstation hit, or will we have to wait next year for the likes of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Horizon: Zero Dawn?
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